On campus interview through my law school. They did a short thirty minute screening that led to my summer associate offer. The offer was extended at the very end of the summer associate program which was 10 weeks long
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
About prior work experience and law school experience
Focused on standard behavioral and fit questions, including why I am interested in the firm and my long-term career goals. The interviewer also explored my ties to San Francisco, asking how my background and personal circumstances support my interest in relocating and building my career there.
I applied through university. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Cooley (Los Angeles, CA) in Aug 2021
Interview
30 minute screening interview followed by a series of callbacks. Emphasis on questions that required you to relate specific past experiences. Everyone was very chill and easygoing, except one guy.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time when you had to make a quick decision and there was no one around to ask for help.